Nintendo has officially announced that preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 will kick off on April 9 in the United States and April 8 in the UK. Mark your calendars because the highly anticipated console will be available starting June 5, 2025, and will retail at $449.99. Today, Nintendo unveiled all the details about their next-gen console, and fans are buzzing with excitement.
In addition to the standard console, Nintendo is offering a Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle for $499.99 in the US. This bundle comes with the system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, ready for you on launch day, June 5. If you're looking to buy Mario Kart World separately, be prepared for a price tag of $79.99, reflecting Nintendo's confidence in their fan-favorite racing game.
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You can register your interest with Nintendo to be notified about preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its accessories through My Nintendo Store. Invitations to purchase will be sent out via email on a first-come, first-served basis, giving priority to users who have a 12-month Nintendo Switch Online membership and have logged at least 50 gameplay hours by April 2, 2025. Once priority users receive their invites, remaining eligible registrants will be considered. Keep in mind, these invitations are non-transferable and valid for only 72 hours. You're allowed to purchase one system and one of each accessory per account. Major retailers are also expected to start accepting preorders on April 9, 2025.
"Nintendo Switch 2 represents the next evolution in at-home gaming that you can take anywhere, built upon eight years of innovation and exploration that started with the original Nintendo Switch," said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. "With new features that push the boundaries of gaming experiences, I firmly believe that the Nintendo Switch 2 is a significant step forward in our mission to bring joy to everyone who interacts with Nintendo."
The Nintendo Switch 2 comes packed with:
You can find all the details from today's Nintendo Direct here, and don't miss our comprehensive guide on how to secure your Nintendo Switch 2 preorder.
Here are the prices for the Nintendo Switch 2 and related products:
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